Junior Ward Sister / Charge Nurse | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

WHAT YOU'LL DO Working with the Ward Manager you'll be responsible for:

• Supervising the professional work of nursing staff on the ward
• Encouraging effective working relationships
• Providing good leadership and support to staff on the ward
• Participating in supporting the ward manager in their absence ensuring all leave of absence is recorded correctly., The Children's Hospital offers fantastic training and development opportunities, giving you the best possible platform to achieve the career you want. G4SUN has dedicated Clinical Facilitators to support staff as well as supporting staff development through opportunities to gain speciality skills in areas such as nephrology, urology and general surgery.
Applicants should have post qualifying experience in a relevant specialty which includes working in an acute paediatric environment. The applicant will be expected to show some ability in co-ordination and leadership skills participating including ward rounds, attending HUDDLE's and supporting staff. The flexibility to work the full range of shift patterns within a 24 hour shift pattern is essential. We can offer you further training in many specialist areas, as well as mentoring and supervision. All our members of staff receive comprehensive corporate and local inductions, and we will work with you to help you achieve and maintain the healthcare career you aspire to.

We'd love to hear from children's nurses who are looking to gain experience of working in a leadership capacity, which can evidence ongoing education and experience appropriate to this speciality. You must be able to demonstrate a compassionate approach to patient care and the public, as well as the ability to meet robust clinical operational demands. As well as the relevant NMC registration and evidence of proven clinical ability in paediatric nursing, we're looking for someone who wants to gain experience in:
• Supervision and management
• Planning and organisation skills
• Extending their communication skills
• Being supportive and motivating a team to provide safe care of the highest quality to all our patients and their relatives.
  
  University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role. G4 is an 17-bedded regional surgical, urological and nephrology ward, specialising in a whole range of surgical, urology and nephrology conditions including renal dialysis, tumour resection, major bladder and bowel surgery. The ward treats children from birth up to 18 years old. G4 includes a paediatric haemodialysis unit - a rotation is offered to staff to learn this specialist skill. You will be fully supported in gaining new and improving leaderships skills from the ward management team and matrons alike. The Children's Hospital offers fantastic training and development opportunities, giving you the best possible platform to achieve the career you want, and G4 has dedicated Clinical Facilitators to support staff. As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.